Psychological Well-Being Terms

noun a song by The Beach Boys released in 1966

• The scientist studied the effects of good vibrations on plant growth.
• I always feel good vibrations when I'm around my friends.
• That song gives me such good vibrations, I can't help but dance.
• The team's success in the competition created good vibrations throughout the entire school.

adjective describing a feeling of great happiness or pleasure

• The couple shared a joyous moment as they exchanged their wedding vows.
• We had a joyous time celebrating my birthday with friends and family.
• The party last night was so lit, it was truly joyous!
• The artist's painting captured the essence of a joyous spring day.

noun the quality or state of being full of meaning or significance

• The researcher focused on measuring the meaningfulness of the study results.
• I always strive to find the meaningfulness in everything I do.
• She's always looking for the deeper meaningfulness in life.
• The artist's painting captured the true meaningfulness of love.

noun a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism.

• The concept of nirvana plays a central role in many Eastern religions.
• I heard that achieving nirvana brings ultimate peace and happiness.
• Dude, reaching nirvana is like finding the ultimate chill zone.
• For her, a clean house is nirvana, a place of perfect peace and order.

adjective relating to or characteristic of nirvana, the state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism

• The monk described his state of meditation as a nirvanic experience.
• After a long day of hiking, reaching the mountain peak felt truly nirvanic.
• That yoga class was so nirvanic, I feel like I'm floating!
• The artist found a sense of nirvanic peace while lost in creating their masterpiece.

noun a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline

verb to plummet or decline rapidly

• The stock market took a nose dive after the economic report was released.
• The team's performance took a nose dive in the second half of the game.
• His grades really took a nose dive after he stopped studying.
• Her confidence took a nose dive after the criticism from her peers.

noun the quality or state of being inclined to laugh or joke; laughter-inducing quality

• The risibility of the situation was evident in the way everyone burst into laughter.
• I couldn't contain my risibility when I saw that hilarious meme.
• The risibility levels were off the charts during the comedy show last night.
• His risibility knew no bounds as he found humor in even the most serious of situations.

noun a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value

verb to have or demonstrate a high level of self-esteem

• She focused on self-esteeming activities to improve her confidence.
• He's always self-esteeming himself in front of others.
• Stop self-esteeming so much, it's getting annoying.
• Her self-esteeming attitude was like a shield against negativity.

noun a slang term for 'with you'

preposition used to indicate accompaniment or association

• I will be meeting withcha to discuss the project details.
• Hey, can I catch up withcha later?
• Let's hang out withcha this weekend.
• His words resonated withcha, touching your heart deeply.